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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
7
The June convention committee debated a proposed injunction plank to preserve court authority and due process while urging clearer federal rules on writs of injunction and temporary training orders. Key figures McCarter and Taft supporters weighed the measure amid secrecy, with Roosevelt letters cited in defense of consent.
In Chicago Taft forces win, securing a platform with a farm information plank satisfactory to the candidate. An ultimatum reportedly signals Roosevelt’s renomination if the convention rejects the plank. A protracted debate ends with the platform adopted by a 35 to 16 vote.
County Tax Collector J A Ritter filed a late annual report showing total collections for the fiscal year ending April 4 1408 of 285223.62. The report notes 89.44 percent of the total amount charged on the bonds and 18 percent collected for the previous year, with 37 percent of the total charged collected that year.
A Light readers outing at West End lake offers free dancing and boating this evening. An eight piece orchestra will play in the pavilion with fourteen regular and four extra numbers. Attendees need only present a coupon clipped from The Light. no other fee.
Aberdeen Ohio June 18 officers came bearing a warrant to Aberdeen Banking Company. DH Fawcett, bank president, shot himself after the bank was closed and a receiver was appointed the day prior. The tragedy followed the bank’s closure and ensuing legal action.
A fire at the Vigorit powder plant at Finale Point caused a large explosion early this morning. Initial reports indicate heavy loss of life and serious property damage as responders rush to contain the blaze.
Special to The Light Latjas Jame 18 died in a hospital here early this morning. He was a widely known lawyer in this city and well known throughout Texas.
Pancoast Moram Co proposes a half holiday on Saturday afternoon for employees. They indicate that staff appreciate the data and contrast it with the prior Thursday holiday. Holidays commence July 4 and the plan aligns with last year’s program.
Fragmented weather notes mention San Antonio and nearby areas with garbled forecast lines. The readable content references 24 hour timing and a weather office, but specifics are unreadable. No clear entities beyond San Antonio emerge.
A garbled line lists committee members from Columbia and Hawasi Londina and Serti Carailna not reconled. The fragment lacks clear roles or actions and provides no verifiable details.
Unions threaten to intervene as the Democratic convention site in the city shifts, with union leaders and members debating actions in response. Organizers warn they will mobilize as workers discuss a possible relocation and broader citywide involvement to protest or influence the gathering.
In a fragmented report, candidates departing at dawn for the July primary are described traveling by vehicle toward St Wedwie, about 15 miles away, to attend party events. The piece lists officials including Phil Shook, District Clerk Audrewt Coy, Deputy Sheriff C. Baker, and others.
Port Sam Houston reports arrival of the Ninth Infantry battalion led by Major W. E. Ayer at Leon Springs maneuvers camp after a tough hike at sea condition. The main regiment from Port Sam Houston follows, with the third cavalry remaining and expected to pass through New Braunfels today.
A groom-to-be from Oxihesh Wisconsin and Captain Henry Dichwan, son of a former governor, faced a delay as smallpox cases and military duties in Manila affected wedding plans. The marriage to Miss Wyane Wirang, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wirang, was not yet announced with a set date, pending leave and voyage from the Philippines to San Antonio.
At a Ferransentenl meeting a few days before the Fourth of July celebration, Catholic Central Wninn appointed chairmen for committees including Speakers Charles Bertrand Bou Kimbassa Pp. B. Duran and Sport William Pinto. They hoped to secure a prominent Texan as the featured speaker, with no communication from the commission yet.
The Taft presidential nomination seems certain within minutes as the Chicago Convention Hall program shifts to delaying the vice presidential nomination until tomorrow. Roosevelt influence appears unlikely to hasten a stampede, and Taft's path remains direct.
Delegates at the Republican convention in Gnespy and Tui faced hot conditions as discussions opened on the platform. Taft supporters including Frank H. Hitchcook moved to protect the candidacy while prominent Taft figures from Ohio and Wisconsin arrived. Reverend John Wesley Bill opened the session with prayer as Senator Hopkins presented the platform amid applause.
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